The Lyrids meteor shower is active for two weeks and will peak this weekend. Here’s how to watch and when to look for peak shower activity.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
US, Mexico officials search for 3 US sailors missing for 11 days, were on way to San Diego
Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross were last heard from on April 4 – near Mazatlán, Mexico, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Friday.
The Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean 111 years ago today. Here are rare photos of the ship.
The Titanic collided with an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912. In the early hours of April 15, the ship sank beneath the Atlantic Ocean.
$476 million Mega Millions jackpot won in New York, 13th largest prize in lottery game’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $476 million, with a cash option of $253.1 million, Friday. A ticket sold in New York won it all.
NPR quits Twitter after ‘state-affiliated media,’ ‘government-funded media’ labels
NPR is leaving Twitter after the social media platform labeled the independent news outlet as “state affiliated” and later “government funded” media.
Premade salads, lettuce products recalled over possible Listeria contamination, health risks
Meijer lettuce and salad kits sold under multiple brand names were recalled over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination and health risks.
Why is Easter celebrated with eggs? What to know about the holiday’s origins and how it’s changed
In Christianity, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here’s what to know about the history of the holy day and how people celebrate.
‘Unacceptable’: NPR pushes back after Twitter labels it ‘state-affiliated media’
NPR maintained the nonprofit media company operates independently of the U.S. government. NPR CEO John Lansing called Twitter’s move “unacceptable.”
Peeps candies asked to remove Red Dye 3 from marshmallow treats over cancer concerns
Advocacy groups are calling for Peeps candies to stop using Red Dye 3 in its product offerings because of cancer concerns.
Cash App creator Bob Lee, 43, dies after apparent stabbing in San Francisco
Bob Lee, Cash App creator and chief product officer of cryptocurrency company MobileCoin, died after an apparent stabbing in San Francisco Tuesday.